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Charging my watch

I've been placing my watch on the charger every night when I go to bed, but I've been told it is not good for the battery to leave the watch on the charger over night.

Since I wear my watch all day, as I assume most people do, I was wondering when other people charge their watch?

Apple Watch Series 2

Posted on Apr 20, 2017 9:21 AM

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Posted on Apr 20, 2017 9:25 AM

Hi


You may find it most convenient to charge your watch nightly, overnight. The watch cannot be overcharged and the battery will not suffer any harm from regular charging. Charging will stop automatically when the battery is fully charged and start again if and when required due to ongoing battery usage.


Apple advises that you can charge Apple Watch whenever you want. There is no need to let the battery discharge to any particular level first, nor any benefit to be gained from doing so:


https://www.apple.com/batteries/why-lithium-ion/


Apple's tips for maximising battery life and battery lifespan on Apple Watch are detailed here:


https://www.apple.com/batteries/maximizing-performance/#watchtips


Follow Apple's safety and handling instructions and also note that:


  • It is not possible to turn the watch off whilst it is on the charger and connected to power - this is normal.
  • It is also normal for your watch, power adapter and charging cable to become warm when connected to power.


You may find (the optional) Nightstand Mode useful:


Use Nightstand mode on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


More information:

Check your battery and charge your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Keep Apple Watch within acceptable operating temperatures - Apple Support

https://help.apple.com/watch/#/apdcf2ff54e9

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Apr 20, 2017 9:25 AM in response to rlpilgrim

Hi


You may find it most convenient to charge your watch nightly, overnight. The watch cannot be overcharged and the battery will not suffer any harm from regular charging. Charging will stop automatically when the battery is fully charged and start again if and when required due to ongoing battery usage.


Apple advises that you can charge Apple Watch whenever you want. There is no need to let the battery discharge to any particular level first, nor any benefit to be gained from doing so:


https://www.apple.com/batteries/why-lithium-ion/


Apple's tips for maximising battery life and battery lifespan on Apple Watch are detailed here:


https://www.apple.com/batteries/maximizing-performance/#watchtips


Follow Apple's safety and handling instructions and also note that:


  • It is not possible to turn the watch off whilst it is on the charger and connected to power - this is normal.
  • It is also normal for your watch, power adapter and charging cable to become warm when connected to power.


You may find (the optional) Nightstand Mode useful:


Use Nightstand mode on your Apple Watch - Apple Support


More information:

Check your battery and charge your Apple Watch - Apple Support

Keep Apple Watch within acceptable operating temperatures - Apple Support

https://help.apple.com/watch/#/apdcf2ff54e9

Charging my watch

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